VA Beach Pet Bracing, Prosthetics and Wheelchairs

04/11/2026

The difference between an orthotic and a prosthetic comes down to one key idea: whether the body part is still there and needs support, or missing and needs replacement.

Orthotic (Brace or Support):
An orthotic device is used when a body part is present but needs assistance to function properly.
Designed to support, align, prevent, or correct deformities or weaknesses
Commonly used for conditions like foot pain, joint instability, or neurological issues
Examples include:
Knee braces
Ankle-foot orthoses

Think of an orthotic as something that helps your body work better.

Prosthetic (Artificial Replacement)
A prosthetic device is used when a body part is missing and needs to be replaced.
Designed to replicate the function and sometimes appearance of a lost limb
Used after amputation or congenital limb differences
Examples include:
Any part of an artificial legs or arms

Think of a prosthetic as something that replaces what’s no longer there.

04/08/2026

This is a comprehensive list of reasons someone may choose to use a brace, prosthetic or wheelchair for their pet.
**DISCLAIMER**
Every Pet and family may not be a good candidate. Just because you have a pet with a diagnosis listed here, doesn't mean an automatic qualification. It is important to talk to your Veterinarian, or rehab specialist and have a safety permission provided as an option to try this pathway. Safety is the most important aspect of any chosen care, to not do more harm.

04/05/2026

As an American Board Certified Prosthetist Orthotist, I provide a highly personalized, pet-centered approach to orthotic and prosthetic care, casted and follow up directly in the comfort and convenience of your home(local to Virginia Beach and Norfolk)...where pets can be less stressed with a new experience.

With a diagnosis from your veterinarian, and a safety clearance, my independent service is designed to bridge the gap between clinical expertise and manufacturing, ensuring that every device is precisely tailored to your pet's unique needs and fits well.

With over 20 years of hands-on experience, I provide in-home evaluations, precise casting, detailed design consultation, and education.
I work collaboratively with My Pet's Brace in Morgantown, PA, although I am an independent contractor and not affiliated with this company, so if you have chosen another company I am still able to cast appropriately for the brace your pet needs. I provide in person accurate measurements, high-quality casts, and clear design specifications to ensure the final product meets the highest standards of fit, function, and comfort, when most companies work at a distance through photos and video and leave the casting up to you or your vet, who typically do not have much experience casting or designing devices. My service means my focus is solely on what’s best for your pet and not tied to any single company or product line.
This service is ideal for individuals seeking convenience, experience and a higher level of personalized care.

If your pet is a potential candidate for bracing, prosthetics, or wheelchairs, I am here to help. Feel free to email, text or call with your pet's story and any questions.

04/03/2026

12/21/2025

KEANU REEVES GIVES ENTIRE $75 MILLION “JOHN WICK 4” BONUS TO BUILD “WICK’S HAVEN CALIFORNIA” – STATE’S FIRST 100% FREE, LIFETIME DOG & CAT SANCTUARY
No press release, no photo op, no pause. Keanu Reeves wired the full $75 million performance bonus from John Wick: Chapter 4 at 2:03 a.m. and broke ground on Wick’s Haven California before the ink dried.

Location: a 200-acre sun-drenched valley in Ojai, the quiet town where Keanu has lived unseen for decades. Every stray within 500 miles will get vet care, food, and love for life—no fees, no forms, no end date. The trust he seeded covers every syringe, every surgery, every sunrise until the mountains crumble.
The sanctuary is pure Keanu: redwood barns with skylights, a 10,000-gallon hydrotherapy lake, trauma wings scented with eucalyptus, a senior hospice where cats nap on heated river stones while Keanu’s own playlist hums through hidden speakers.
He spent the first day on his knees, planting the first olive tree with a shivering rescue pit bull tucked under one arm. A local reporter finally asked why every cent.
He looked up, dirt on his face, and said:
“California gave me silence. Time to give it a heartbeat.”
By dusk, 843 animals had crossed the threshold. Every tag is handwritten: “You are home. You are loved. Forever.”
Wick’s Haven California is open. The doors never close, and the care never costs a dime.

11/26/2025

As a Death Doula, an assistant who helps support people at the end of life, One of the biggest challenges is people finding new homes for pets that they have and trusting that they will be cared for.
A lot of times we only think dogs and maybe cats, but this can include birds, hedgehogs, fish, lizards, dragons, sugar, gliders, gerbils, mice etc.
This idea can weigh very heavily on people and there are other rescues around the country and world that do things like in Canada. I'm not sure I have the bandwidth to begin an entire rescue organization, but my intention is to have a place where people can potentially find new owners for their beloved pets before they pass in addition to my providing braces.
Adorable photo of Max for tax on this issue